North Carolina Central University School of Law

Durham, NC Public ABA Accredited

NCCU Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1940, North Carolina Central University School of Law, also known as NCCU Law, is a public law school located in Durham, North Carolina. Last year, 126 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 390. With 61 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the acceptance rate is 31.95% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 31.98% at North Carolina Central University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 150 and the average GPA is 3.41. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 56.59%. For the 88 graduates in 2024, 67 students got full-time jobs and 9 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for North Carolina Central University School of Law.

2025 Tuition & fees

The 2025 North Carolina Central University School of Law tuition & fee is $19,125 for North Carolina residents and $41,797 for out-of-state students for prospective students. The in-state tuition feesdecreased by decreased by -16.87% and the out-of-state tuition decreased by -26.69% compared to last year.
73.33% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $12,000 at North Carolina Central University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 28.71% of tuition & fees.
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
2025 Tuition & fees$19,125$41,797
2024 Tuition & fees$23,007$57,015
Average Grant Amount$12,000
Grant Received73.33%

North Carolina Central University School of Law Directory Information

North Carolina Central University School of Law's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in May and December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 88 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2025 enrollment is April 30, 2023. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $50. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.